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Inside UNOOSA: How the UN Governs Outer Space Activities
The latest This Week In Space podcast explores the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs with its director Aarti Holla-Maini and expert Rick Jenet, revealing how international space governance works.
Key Takeaways
- UNOOSA, established in 1958, oversees 5 key UN space treaties including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty ratified by 110+ nations
- Director Aarti Holla-Maini discusses challenges of governing megaconstellations and lunar exploration plans
- The office maintains the Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space, tracking all hardware sent beyond Earth
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